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Overall: A+ // 6 stars High quality Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant that really lives up to the title with the authentic Thai flavors at a good value. The menu features a number of classic favorites, all of which are some of the best I've tasted of the cuisine. It tasted great the first time I visited in 2023 and even better when I returned in 2026! Pad See Ew - Excellent execution of the classic; love the tenderness of the chicken, and the tenderness of the leaves while retaining its texture. The authentic sweetness and garlic peppery notes come through well in the noodles as well. Mango Sticky Rice - Showshopping dessert that elevates the classic with added fun with the white chocolate shell; the mango is juicily well selected, while the sticky rice is softly warm and comforting. The coconut and rice flakes add another layer of dimensionality as well. It tastes even better than the version I had in 2023. Pad Thai Lunch - Had this back in 2023 which came with a soup, a curry, a noodle, and an appetizer which was spectacular value. The hot and sour soup was well balanced with acidity and spice; the green curry chicken could properly propagate the herbaceousness of the curry through the spice without being too spicy; the egg roll was properly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. And of course, the pad thai has those authentically bold notes of sweet, sour, salty that I am looking for. Food: +2 Presentation: +1 Price: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race
A bit on the pricier end, but the food was great so I can't complain! The gai lan with pork belly was my favorite! It was garlicky and the pork belly was still crispy. I would probably try the tofu option next time though as the pork belly was a bit too heavy/fatty for me. Not pictured, but we also got a lychee lime juice which was refreshing and not too sweet. It had a very natural and not artificial lychee flavor which stood out to me. Our server was also super friendly and attentive. He was quick to collect our food ordef and it also came out in a timely manner. He also checked in on us regularly. We had a reservation so we did not have an issue with the wait. If you're in a time crunch I would definitely consider making a res.
This is a quaint Thai restaurant on Baldwin that has become very popular since inclusion on the Michelin recommended list. I was quite impressed with it... probably rate it slightly higher than Pai and Thai Barn Na. Food (4.5/5) - nice menu with lots of variety and overall good food quality. - Khao Neow Gaeng - this is one of their signature dishes and was fantastic! Stir fried pineapple curry with coconut curry sticky rice. What a great mix of items with great flavour, served in a half pineapple. - Khao Soi - a nice flavourful mix with a tasty curry broth. - Moo Tod - fried pork belly served with a lime sauce. This one was just OK imo... bit on the dry side. - Pandam Toast with Coconut Ice Cream - a really tasty dessert with a toasted custard piece and creamy ice cream. Service (4.25/5) - this place gets busy but they are fairly well staffed and keep an eye on the tables to make sure people are moving through quickly. Maybe can appear a bit standoffish for that reason but not rude at all. Atmosphere (4.25/5) - it has two levels for dining and also a small patio out front. Not as elaborate or upscale an interior as Pai but functional. Overall (4.4/5) - A definite repeat to try some of the other dishes. Be aware that it can get very busy so book with reservations.
Came back to try more dishes. Got the pad see ew, mango salad, and mango sticky rice. The mango salad and pad see ew were good but the mango sticky rice was a little too over the top. You don't get a whole lot of fresh mango. There's a few pieces of mango in a mango shaped white chocolate cover drenched in condensed milk. The chocolate was unnecessary and the dish overall was trying too to be too trendy. Didn't love it and was a poor ending to an otherwise decent meal.
Service was excellent and quick - we were there maybe 45 minutes total Food was amazing!! I eat pad Thai in every city I visit and this may be the best yet since I first had pad Thai in college many many years ago. Been chasing that epic pad Thai for years and think I finally found it. Amazing depth of flavor. Partner got the Islamic noodles, which he thought were excellent as well, rich flavor and very well made. Would happily eat again. The only issue I had which made me knock off a star is that the glass and silverware had an odd scent, like the smell your glasses have if there's food stuck in your dishwasher filter -- if you know that scent you know what I mean. Just smelled funky and honestly the smell was ruining the taste (smell and taste are so closely linked) so I drank out of my own water bottle I had brought and grabbed a plastic fork to eat with which did solve the issue but still...less than ideal
This spot is close to work, so we often come here for lunch. I do miss the amazing lunch specials from before they were recognized by Michelin, but the quality of the food is still excellent. I've tried a wide range of dishes including spring rolls, Islamic noodles, pad Thai, pad see ew, khao soi, mango sticky rice, and crispy pork krapow. Everything has been delicious and authentic, with deep, rich flavours. Overall, every visit has been really satisfying. The khao soi is especially incredible on a cold day. The curry broth is warm, creamy, and full of layered spice, with tender noodles and perfectly cooked toppings. It was topped with beef brisket, and they were so generous with the portion, which was such a pleasant surprise. There was so much beef, making it extra hearty and filling. Will definitely be back.
I would just have to say that we are glad we decided to walk through the doors. We started off with appetizers of the fried pork and grilled curry squid and the dipping sauce was amazing just like home. We were unable to take pictures because they we're eating so fast. We decided to order just a couple main dishes and they were also amazing. The flavors from the curry noodles were very rich and creamy and absolutely delicious. The drunken noodles had a perfect blend of spices just like Hometown and we will definitely go back to try this and the rest of the stuff on the menu again. The service was amazing, we were greeted by the host with a warm welcome, and the waiter was also very kind. It is a true authentic Thai restaurant and the food and flavors are expected and reflect from the culture. Ambience is just like the islands of why the title of the name is there and the decorations are amazing. Let's talk about dessert, the pandan toast was out of this world. Top two with the coconut ice cream and the decorations and the display was already worth $1 million photo. The flavor was not overwhelmingly sweet but Rich at the same time. Thank you for your hospitality and kindness and delicious food and we will definitely be back soon to try the rest of the menu.
Michelin guide restaurant located on the popular Baldwin St area behind hospital row. The restaurant has a nice warm vibe. The walls have beautiful artwork and there are hanging decorations. There's a heated and covered patio to allow additional diners. The second floor has additional seating and washrooms. The food was excellent. My wife got the chicken pad thai and I got the Pad Gra Pao. The pad thai has good portion of chicken, tofu, noodles. The Pad Gra pao has fried pieces of pork belly and fried egg on top of the rice. One word, delicious. Only gripe I had was the steamed rice was cold. The server is warm and welcoming and we enjoyed our experience here. I would recommend a visit here if you are looking for some authentic Thai comfort food.
Second time came. Tasty good. The shrimp roll is not recommended. Not deserve the price and too salty.
Recommended by the Michelin guide for a good reason! More known for their curries, their flavors are loud and bold! I got the Islamic noodles and they were delicious. They tend to go harder with the spice so definitely be aware! There's also a line so prepare to wait a bit since it gets busy around dinner time.
My buddy in town recommended Koh Lipe Thai Kitchen, which specializes in southern Thai food. It was bumping on a late weekday evening. They have a second location out in Scarborough. Service was okay but not particularly friendly. Main dishes are in the $18.95 to $38.95 price range. They asked for spice levels; opted for medium. - Jasmine rice - three dishes came with rice - Kor moo gaeng kua ($24.95) - pork jowl lost its crispy bite in the curry. Curry was slightly grainy - Beef pad mee kao ($21.95) - flat wide rice noodles had a great bite. A simple classic properly executed - Prik gaeng moo krob ($25.95) - good chunks of crispy pork. Nice with the curry underneath - Prik pao talay ($38.95) - generous amount of seafood (mussels, shrimps, squid and claims). Our favourite dish of the night
My two favorite things to order are Mackerel fried rice. Fusion dish that makes sense. Lemongass meets smokey katsuobushi. Huge portion size. Islamic noodles. Good balance of spicy, sweet, salty and rich. This time I discovered two new dishes and they were excellent! Rolled tofu skin with shrimp Deep fried frog legs. Highly recommend these dishes for your next trip to Koh Lipe!
We heard this was Michillan recomended so we decided to check it out. We were pretty hungry so we got eggs roles, kao soi, pad Thai and mango sticky rice. Usually kao soi is easily my favorite but I liked their phad Thai more. Both were rustic and leaned into the dry spices which I think worked better for the had Thai. It also had stretchy noodles and well cooked veggies. I wished the tofu was a bit crisper but most places do it that way so we rarely get crunchy tofu. The kao soi had great contrast of flavores and textures like usual and the egg roles seemed home made which some places seems uncommon. At first the mango sticky rice threw us off. They have a sugar coating that looks like a mango so you have to break through it to get to the frrsh mango inside but we thought it was just a super frozen mango which would have been offputting. The sugary coconut milk mixed well with the rice and it came together well. The atmosphere is pretty decent. It feels a bit underwater themed with blue projected lights, hanging fake plants and hanging lights. I always prefer real plants but at least the lights made that a bit better. The staff is friendly and quick which is always a plus as well. Overall a good spot. read more
We went back in December and the food was still amazing! This has been a place I recommended to many people who are looking for Thai. They recently moved their Uber deliveries to the back door to help with the customer experience at the restaurant! read more
Delicious!! Getting a reservation was easy and we were sat promptly at a very nice table. Thank goodness we had a reservation because it was really busy. The iced milk tea was delicious!! Maybe my favourite I've had. I ordered the pineapple curry chicken with the coconut rice and I really liked it but would have liked maybe more coconut in the rice. I also tried the khao soi which was amazing! I think it was slightly better than the chicken dish. Excited to come back read more
Expect a little line when arriving but it's pretty quick! MUST KNOW: 1. One bill / no splitting 2. Your group has 1.5 hr to eat 3. The food does take a while to come out MUST ORDER: -coconut soup (one of my favorite dish of the night. Sad I didn't get a photo) read more
10 months ago
I was in town and in charge of making a dinner reservation for my small group and I. The reviews on Yelp for Koh Lipe are beaming and they have two Michelin awards, it's gotta be great right? We arrived for our reservation right on time and discovered a colorful restaurant with quirky decor. A nice front patio with lanterns and flowers hanging from the ceiling. When you walk inside, you'll run into a taxi adorned in twinkle lights and murals all over the walls. Our table was upstairs near the window, which made for a lovely breeze. It look me a hot minute to decided what to eat and drink. I started with a smokey negroni and the table shared the goong moun - fried crispy tofu rolled with shrimp carrot, chili, and served with a nice sauce. You can find it on their special menu. We also went with the basic spring rolls. The goong moun was asbolutely delicious and it was a recommendation from our server - thank you, thank you. For my entree I got the konng ob woonsen hot plate. In translation it's a steamed glass noodle dish with shrimp and some veggies and herbs. It also came with a side of their chili lime sauce which was delicious drizzled over top. This dish is enormous and I had more than enough to take back with me. Overall, I totally get the hype. The vibe was fun, the food was good, and the service was top notch too. I would totally come again. read more
The food was fairly tasty. Came here because of the Micheline recommendation. The special menu looked interesting, and everything we ordered was pretty good. The crispy pork wasn't all that crispy, but the mixed rice bowl dish was fantastic. The seafood salad wasn't as flavorful as we were expecting. We were warned multiple times about the seating limit time of an hour and that there was no bill splitting. But couldn't helped but feel pressured to keep moving along our meal at various times. For some reason there is a fly problem. It felt like we were eating out side even though we weren't. Spent much of the night swatting at these flies. read more
I've been to Koh Lipe a few times now and a couple times recently to give you some suggested dishes. If you don't have a stellar tolerance of spice, I would suggest getting the Goong Moun (crispy tofu wraps over shrimp) as an app. The sauce has a bit of a kick to it but not too bad. I also like the Islamic Noodle, Koon Ob Woonsen (glass noodle hot plate) and pad gra prao with crispy pork. The glass noodles are piping hot and you'll have enough leftovers for another meal. I also tried their special curry with the pork jowl, betel leaf. It was tasty but I thought it was too spicy for my liking. Unfortunately many of their curries can't be adjusted for spice so you've been warned. Not many spots offer durian sticky rice and they do! It's good, but I'm not sure if I prefer it to mango. Decor is charming with the Thai Tuk Tuk outfront and a spacious patio during the warmer months. They have seating upstairs and on the main floor. Reservations are recommended nowadays given that they are buzzing from being on the Michelin Guide list. However, walk-ins are not long of a wait on the weekdays if you come closer to 9pm. read more
One day I was walking down the street and saw this place. I saved it and I knew I had to come back. Well I did and when I say the food was hitting! Listen if you are in Toronto visiting and looking for a casual place to get some good eats then Koh Lipe is for you. I recommend getting reservations as the wait time for a table during the week is about 20-30 minutes. The staff is really good and also very open to giving you recommendations. And when they say spicy they mean spicy. I highly recommend trying this place out. read more
Specializing in Southern Thai Cuisine, this restuarent is decorated to make you feel as if you're in a restuarant in Thailand, and has a cozy but lively atmosphere. Unless you're ok with waiting a bit, reservations are recommended, as it can get pretty busy here. There was also a 1.5 hour seating limit the Saturday afternoon visited. The Baldwin location has two levels of indoor seating with a covered patio out front. The service was good, the staff were all very friendly, and the food was also enjoyable. There were several special menu items that are not available at other Thai restaurants, such as the Khao Neow Gaeng (stir-fried pineapple curry chicken with coconut curry sticky rice). I wish they had the option to choose the spice level of this dish, because it was a little too spicy for me. However, for those who like food with some heat, and pineapple, this dish is highly recommended. read more
We ordered chicken pad thai, beef khao soi, and goong moun (tofu shrimp roll). All the dishes were amazing, but we loved the chicken pad thai the most! The portion of dishes were big! we couldn't finish them all. One last thing, inside was a bit chilly due to the A/C, so I suggest bringing a jacket. I gave it 4.5 because the server ignored our request to go easy with the A/C a bit. read more
1 year ago
This was my second or third time at Koh Lipe and similar to the first, the food was on point. They're known for their southern Thai dishes, something you typically do not get at your local Thai place. They also have Michelin star for 2022 and 2023 so you know the food IS all that. I got a southern curry with stink bean, coconut milk and beef. I was warmed it would be spicy so I also got the Thai milk tea for the dairy. Can confirm the curry was spicy, but it was totally worth it. Absolutely delicious. Best Thai food I've had. 10/10 would be back! read more
A Michelin Guide Thai restaurant that is the one and only Southern Thai cuisine in North America. Made resos and arrived on time, was seated prompted after. The ambiance was nice and colourful. The servers were also great in getting our orders in and service of our food was timely. I've been to the uptown Koh Lipe before and loved it, so knew I would love my experience at their downtown location as well. Here's what we got: Goong Moun - Fried crispy skin tofu rolled with shrimp, carrot, chili, betel leaf, and served with Arjard sauce. So good and taste so meaty even though it's vegetarian! The sauce was amazing! Poh Pia Tod - A veggie spring roll served with plum sauce. Great for sharing with your table. A crispy start - can't go wrong with this. Pina Colada Slush 5/5 - Love that this came in a slush form. Has 1.5 oz. coconut rum, 0.5 oz pineapple rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice. It was truly a vacation in a cup! Guey Tiew Khaek (Islamic noodles) 5/5 - Rice noodle with boiled egg, peanut and red curry gravy. Can be ordered with veggies or beef. Love love love this dish, as it's nice and saucey, just the way I like my food! A great spot to come with friends and family. Delicious, hearty, deep flavours all around. Vegetarian options are also available here. read more
1 year ago
Gaeng gai khao mun Pad thai Gai tod hat yai Mango-licious Thai tea ice cream Hands down one of the best Pad Thais in Toronto--perfectly chewy noodles, rich tamarind sauce, and that crunch from the peanuts? Chef's kiss. Paired it with a Thai-inspired cocktail that hit all the right notes--refreshing, citrusy, with just a touch of sweetness. read more
1 year ago
We love this restaurant, the service is exceptional! The place is clean, the staff are so well trained to know everything on the menu, and are quick to respond to your concerns. The food is quite delicious. Our staple go to dish and my personal favourite is pad ew drew, which comes in chicken or tofu, and has a kinda sweet and sour flavour. We also got the pineapple chicken, which is a little spicy, but tolerable, and it comes with yellow coloured sticky coconut rice, which I think is a great accompaniment. We ordered two dishes we haven't tried before, the shrimp sizzling pot, which has nice jumbo shrimp but the noodles just tasted like they were drown in fish sauce. The second was the crab curry with blue noodles, which I found to be in spicy coconut curry, and good chunks of blue crab, but I didn't think it was worth the hype. We really enjoy every visit to this restaurant, but honestly hate the wait time to be seated for the dinner rush,.., so if you can plan ahead, and book your reservation, please do it! And enjoy your meal!! read more
We came here because this restaurant is listed on the Michelin Guide (https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/ontario/toronto/restaurant/koh-lipe-thai-kitchen), and we were not disappointed! The menu is unique and has many dishes that are not offered in most other Thai restaurants (which serve mostly Northern Thai dishes). Koh Lipe specializes in Southern Thai cuisine, and the downtown location even has a keto menu. There are 2 locations (as of January 2024): downtown (on Baldwin Street) and Scarborough. The downtown location is smaller but the interior is cozy with Thai-inspired interior decorations (such as a tuk-tuk at the front of the restaurant) and artwork / mural on the wall (depicting a colourful Thai jungle). They're packed at all times of day so making a reservation is a must. There is street parking along the street, and a paid Green P parking garage nearby in Chinatown. The food is Michelin-worthy, indeed. Everything we ordered came out fast and all the dishes tasted delicious, light, and healthy. From the Keto Menu: Keto Curry Fried Rice (stir-fried konjac rice mixed with cauliflower rice and curry powder, shrimps, eggs, Chinese broccoli, carrot, and onion) - You won't be able to tell the difference between konjac & cauliflower rice and regular rice. This was my favourite dish - flavourful without having the curry overpowering, big pieces of plump shrimps, good amount of vegetables (Chinese broccoli and carrot slices), eggs, and green onion. From the Special Menu: Pad Sam Mhen (Stinky Beans Noodles) (vermicelli rice noodles stir-fried with stink beans, clams, shrimps, shrimp paste, onion, garlic, and holy basil) - I love stink beans so I jumped at the chance of ordering this dish when I saw that it contained stink beans. The vermicelli noodles had a nice charred yet soft texture, and super delicious in taste. The clam pieces were small but plentiful. Unfortunately there weren't too many stink beans in the dish... perhaps I'll order the stink beans separately as an add-on on the side next time. From the Regular Menu: Chef's Special: Luok Jhim (steamed shrimps, squid, mussels, fish, and rice noodles, served with lettuce and chilli lime sauce) - The different varieties of seafood were simply steamed, so the actual flavours and freshness of the seafood really stood out. It came with lettuce for wrapping, as well as rice noodles. Southern Thai: Ka Nom Jeen Nam Ya (rice noodles in minced fish curry, served with boiled egg, green beans, bean sprouts, and cabbage) - We wanted to order something that was a Southern Thai specialty, so we settled on this noodle dish. The fish curry (quite runny, like a thick curry broth) was too spicy for me (even though we asked for it to be mild / made less spicy). But the raw vegetables that it came with were excellent - fresh and crunchy. read more
Koh Lipe is the one of the popular Thai spots in Toronto known for winning the Michelin Bib Gourmand award last year. Despite being a later afternoon around 2pm, Koh Lipe was quite busy and got lucky that it was easy to get a table despite having no reservation. The menu is online through a QR code with images included for each menu item (which is helpful for the unfamiliar dishes). Islamic Noodles: Really delicious strong flavours. Great portion sizes for what you get. It wasn't too spicy so if you usually like mild spice this is a good option. The noodles were a great texture and didn't get too soggy. Overall, I would come back again to try out their other dishes as they had a lot of interesting dishes that I haven't seen. I would highly recommend checking it out. read more
Many people have recommended Koh Lipe to me and I finally got around to trying it - I wouldn't say that I was blown away (considering it is on the Michelin Guide) or feel like it is the best Thai restaurant in Toronto, however, it was a solid meal with big portions and authentic Thai flavours. I was feeling adventurous so everything we ordered was off the special menu. We ordered Pad Mee - a southern Thai style Pad Thai, Goong Moun - fried crispy skin tofu stuffed with shrimp; and Khao Pad Pla - fried rice with mackerel. Everything was tasty, though I probably would not get the Pad mee again. The sauce was too sweet for me and it became quite goopy with the thin rice noodles. On the other hand, the shrimp was cooked to perfection! My favourite was the fried rice with mackerel, I was afraid that it may be too fishy but it was absolutely delicious. The service was pretty good considering that they were already very busy at 12:30pm on a Saturday. I wasn't a fan of the loud music though...they were playing a bunch of hits from the 2000s (which I normally love) but it felt like an odd choice and didn't git the ambience. Would I come back again? Probably. But I don't think it jumped to the top of my list of favourite restaurants in the city. read more
+.5 for service I had extremely high standards for this place due to its review in the Michelin guide. I'd say overall this place met my expectations, with room to exceed it in the future when I'm able to come here with friends. I came here for lunch alone in the middle of a 4.5 hour layover from Toronto Downtown to Pearson. I was initially determined to get pad thai here, but given its Michelin standing I had to try something else. I had the Guey Tiew Khaek with beef, which is Islamic Noodles with boiled egg, peanuts, and red curry gravy. I liked it! Lots of flavour, good curry gravy, large portions given the price. I think there could be a slight increase in noodles to absorb the gravy, as I ended up with a lot of leftover gravy in my plate. Beef was quite good as well. Service was excellent here. Small nitpick in that the reservations website said they accept American Express, but they actually don't. So keep that in mind. Otherwise I definitely recommend this place if you wanna try something different from Pai. read more
We went to Koh lipe on one of those cold frigid Toronto nights. If you're dining in and want to be seated inside, best to make a reservation. We sat on the roofed/enclosed with plastic patio, where they had heat lamps, we still wore of winter jackets but it worked out fine! The food was really good, tasty, fresh, and hot. The mackerel fried rice was nicely seasoned and warmed us right up! The spring roll was one of the tastiest I've had, and one of my favorites! And the Pad Thai was as close to the pad Thai you'd get from Thailand!! Koh lipe seems to be busy all the time but they also do take out and the prices are reasonable. read more
This is the original location (the second is in Scarborough) and like many restaurants on Baldwin the site is an older home. The restaurant is 3 floors so if you have issues climbing stairs make sure you request the main floor, or their covered patio, when making reservations (reservations are highly recommended). Upon seating you are told you have 90 minutes and can order by scanning the QR code on the table. Service is quick and attentive. We had an allergy at the table and they were able to accommodate where possible. Menu extends beyond your standard pad Thai and green and red curries but there is enough choice that everyone can find something. We were warned that even their mild is considered spicy but we did not find that. 2 dishes that were labelled spicy were actually manageable. We would definitely be back, maybe the Scarborough location next time where parking is more plentiful. read more
Husband's nephew brought us here while we were in town visiting, and we enjoyed it very much! We ordered the pad thai, pork belly (moo Tod), khao pad pla fried rice, Islamic noodles, and pineapple curry shrimp (khao neow gaeng). All were delicious, but we personally loved the pad thai, pork belly, and fried rice the best. Best pad thai in a long time. read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
Absolutely delicious food!! Tried their pad thai and khao meow gaeng and both were so tasty and flavorful. The pineapple curry chicken comes spicy and the lowest spice level offered was "medium", so there definitely was quite a bit of heat to it. But the coconut sticky rice balanced it out perfectly. I highly recommend getting their thai iced tea as well! It's one of the best I've ever tried. Service was pretty quick despite it being busy and us being there at peak lunch time. read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
Food was amazing and for the price - even better. Only issue that left a bad taste in our mouths was the hostess tried to put us in their sister restaurant 4 doors over several times even though I made a reservation with 4 of my friends for my birthday. She only said our table was "up the stairs" and pointed in a different direction. No further explanation. She did this flippant gesture to this other restaurant twice until we insisted on sitting at Koh Lipe since that's where we made our reservation. Other than that, it was a good experience. Thai green tea and the pandan toast dessert is a must get. read more
The energy of the restaurant was very inviting. It was packed and the smells were divine. However, for the same reason of it being so crowded, service was also chaotic. There were many instances when we were seeking out our server, and when we did have their attention - it was too loud and chaotic and rushed to be able to have a proper conversation. Because of the commotion, we weren't asked for our preferred spice levels, and neither did we specify because the menu layout was also not entirely clear. As a result, we did enjoy our meal, but found everything sweet. Being spice lovers, this was a little disappointing. The Grilled Squid appetizer (3/5) was alright. The squid was grilled well but bland, but the sauce it came with was the only spicy concoction on the table which we did enjoy. I quite enjoyed the Grilled Chicken appetizer (4/5), which if slightly spicier would have been a 5/5. This paired well with a side of the sticky rice we ordered (3/5). I only wish the sticky rice was more moist and less dry. Few minutes into it sitting on the table, it already became like a tough block of rice that was almost impossible to break apart. The Pad See Eww (4/5) again, was quite ordinary. We asked for it to come with shrimp but it seems like the default is only chicken or veggies. Again, would have liked for this to be spicier. Lastly, we ended with the Mango Sticky Rice (4/5) dessert. This was unusual as it came with a mango shaped white chocolate mould on top of tiny cubes of mango which crowned the coconut milk, sticky rice. This was a well thought of dish which was a little short of perfection. The liquid component of this dish was not sufficient for the rice it came with, which left us with a mound of dry sticky, flavorless rice at the end. Keeping this aside, the sweet white chocolate and sour mango dices was a unique take and changed up the experience for me - as I absolutely love Mango Sticky Rice and have had tons of it across the world. I do not think I would visit again given that it was not an exceptional experience. However, it is worth a short. read more
3 years ago
Koh Lipe is on the Michelin Guide, which peaked my interest in trying this restaurant. We ended up waiting about 30 minutes for a table since we didn't get a chance to make a reservation, which was a mistake. Make sure to have a reservation if you plan on dining here. This place was packed, probably because of how good the food is! The restaurant looks quite eccentric, with lots of colours and tropical decor. Makes you feel like you are eating in Thailand! It is on the smaller side, however, so you'll be very close to your neighbouring tables. We ended up sitting on the outside patio since there was no space inside. We ordered the Chicken Pad Thai and the Khao Pad (Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken). The Chicken Pad Thai was probably the best Pad Thai that I've had for sure. It was super flavourful, and the side of peanuts is such a great addition to a Pad Thai. The only thing was that there was a too many bean sprouts (I usually prefer more noodles over bean sprouts). The coconut sticky rice that comes with the fried rice was SO GOOD. The chicken was super spicy (probably should have ordered mild), but the coconut rice does a good job of cooling your mouth down. read more
1 year ago
Cute place located downtown. The inside, which includes an upstairs and downstairs, is well decorated and very colourful (complete with a tuk tuk!). They also have a large patio at the entrance. I didn't really like the service - I felt rushed. Upon sitting down, the server told me I had 90 minutes to eat. I told her my friend had not yet arrived, but she suggested I order so that the food would be on the table once my friend arrived. I had to make it clear to the server that my friend was driving and we would not be able to discuss the menu. Once my friend arrived, we ordered the pad see ew and massaman curry which were good. We started with dumplings, which had an interesting texture but also tasty. read more
I read an article about how great this restaurant is, so I bookmarked it for a future visit. A few years forward and my friend said she was craving Thai food. So I made a reservation for Saturday dinner. The restaurant was small and fun! There were decorations all around. My boyfriend and I arrived before my friend did, so we checked-in at our reservation time and requested to be seated at the patio. The staff were friendly and helpful- they suggested a few popular items off the menu and kindly reminded us about the time limit for dining. While waiting, we ordered two drinks, Jas-mi-peach and Thai green tea. Both drinks were lightly sweet and refreshing! When my friend arrived, we ordered our mains: My boyfriend ordered Tom Yum with chicken and two Mii Pu (for takeout). My friend ordered Khao Soi with braised beef and I ordered the same one with veggies and tofu. The portion size was very generous- it could be shared between two people! Khao Soi was delicious, the noodles were lightly chewy, the broth was a bit spicy, the veggies and tofu pieces were well-cooked. My friend and boyfriend said they also enjoyed their meal. Due to the time limit to dine, we weren't able to enjoy eating and talking as much. Despite that, we had a good time. A few tips: - Make a reservation early! Time slots fill out fast. -There is a time limit for dining (90 minutes), so read the menu and decide beforehand - The seating (outside and inside) are very tight- bring the least amount of belongings. If you're looking for an adventure for your tastebuds, this is a great spot! read more
Atmosphere is nice , there's a patio with lots of floral everywhere . Food itself was mediocre. Our team came here for work lunch . Most of us got the lunch special $15 for soup , noodles or rice , a side and two veggie spring rolls. The Pai Thai was delicious . Tom yum Chicken wings were dry and tasted like salty chicken wings , not much Tom yum. The spring rolls came out luke warm. The hot and sour soup was the worse . It was really spicy but not a flavourful spice , it only tasted hot haha . None of us could finish this , with most only taking a few sips There's an auto 18% tip for parties of 5 or more . The cleanliness was just meh, the gave me fork and spoon on the dirty table :O read more
There is street parking. They have an area likened to a patio area for seating that was beautifully decorated. The inside is eccentric with lots of colors. Service was quick and wonderful. The Khao soi was quite a large portion with delicious flat egg noodles, tender braised beef and a chunk of fried deliciousness. I ordered a medium spice but I couldn't taste it very much. They do warn you that the next level up may be a little spicy. The flavor in the broth was good. Seats were comfortable. read more
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35 Baldwin Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1L1
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Downtown Core
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